What is the cheapest way to get from Sankt Gallen to Brienz?

The cheapest way to get from Sankt Gallen to Brienz is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sankt Gallen to Brienz?

The fastest way to get from Sankt Gallen to Brienz is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Sankt Gallen and Brienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Sankt Gallen to Brienz. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse and arriving at Brienz West, Bahnhof/Hauptstr. via Zürich HB Schweizerhof and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Sankt Gallen and Brienz?

No, there is no direct train from Sankt Gallen to Brienz. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen and arriving at Brienz via Zürich HB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Sankt Gallen to Brienz?

The distance between Sankt Gallen and Brienz is 197 km. The road distance is 173.5 km.

How do I travel from Sankt Gallen to Brienz without a car?

The best way to get from Sankt Gallen to Brienz without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 190.

How long does it take to get from Sankt Gallen to Brienz?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Sankt Gallen to Brienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sankt Gallen to Brienz bus from?

Sankt Gallen to Brienz bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Sankt Gallen to Brienz train from?

Sankt Gallen to Brienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from St. Gallen station.

Train or bus from Sankt Gallen to Brienz?

The best way to get from Sankt Gallen to Brienz is to train via Zurich which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Sankt Gallen to Brienz bus arrive?

Sankt Gallen to Brienz bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Sankt Gallen to Brienz train arrive?

Sankt Gallen to Brienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Sankt Gallen to Brienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Sankt Gallen to Brienz is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Sankt Gallen to Brienz.

How do I get a train ticket from Sankt Gallen to Brienz?

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Sankt Gallen to Brienz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sankt Gallen to Brienz by train, bus, or car

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Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
3. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
4h 21m
CHF 54–186
Bus
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1. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ostbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
4h 39m
CHF 28–35
Drive 173.5 km
1. Drive from Sankt Gallen to Brienzcar 173.5 km
2h 32m
CHF 29–42
Train
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Luzerntrain Vae
2. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
4h 39m
CHF 62–89

Sankt Gallen to Brienz by train

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Distance: 197.1 km
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Sankt Gallen, Switzerland and Brienz, Canton of Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from St. Gallen to Brienz via Zürich HB and Luzern in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Brienz West, Bahnhof/Hauptstr. via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof in around 4h 39m.

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